Joe Maring

We've got a lot of exciting stuff in the works, and I couldn't ask for a better team to start this next chapter in my career with 🙂.

Since I started freelancing for AA in February, I've been focused on writing op-eds and features around timely, trending topics. I'm going to keep doing that as the team's new Trending Editor, but on a much bigger scale.

Hello! I have some exciting ✨personal news✨ to share: I’ve started a new full-time position as Trending Editor at
@androidauthority.com !

OxygenOS has quickly become my new favorite Android interface Having used OxygenOS 15 on the OnePlus 13 for a couple of months, it's become clear to me that I love this Android skin more than most. Here's why.

Some weekend reading from me in which I admit something that's been on my mind for the last few weeks: OxygenOS is my favorite way to use Android in 2025 🙂‍↕️

www.androidauthority.com/oxygenos-fav...

I hated my Samsung Galaxy S25 until I changed this one thing I recently started using the Samsung Galaxy S25. And it's great! But only after I changed this one infuriating setting.

I recently subjected myself to using Samsung Keyboard on my Galaxy S25.

I wish I hadn't!

s/o to @nexusben.com and @willsattelberg.bsky.social for dealing with many incoherent, typo-ridden texts while I wrote this article (many of which you can see below) 🤗

www.androidauthority.com/i-hated-sams...

Hello I am ready for winter to be over

Damon says hi, say it back

The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 looks like the upgrade I was hoping for The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 is shaping up to be a very minor upgrade over the 2024 model. Here's why I can't wait for it.

Hello! I have started freelancing with @androidauthority.com and am once again writing Hot Takes about phones on the internet.

One of my first features is about the Motorola Razr Plus 2025 and how it being "boring" could be a good thing.

www.androidauthority.com/motorola-raz...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: First Look The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is finally hitting the streets, and we got our hands on it. Check out Navi's review of Samsung's latest device.

New from me! I got to write about my first impressions of the @samsungmobileus.bsky.social Galaxy S25 Ultra for Navi.

It looks and feels … a lot like the Galaxy S24 Ultra! But if you’re upgrading from a Galaxy S20 Ultra or S21 Ultra, there is plenty to like here📱.

www.yournavi.com/posts/samsun...

Oh hi I am at #GalaxyUnpacked today 👋

I just want to thank everyone who's reached out to me today — whether via DM, a comment on a post, or even just a like or reshare.

Today has been a nightmare, but the outpouring of support from so many people has made it just a little brighter.

I love and appreciate you all. Thank you ❤️.

This also now means that I'm immediately open to any and all writing/editing roles in the tech journalism space, freelance gigs, and tech PR opportunities.

Please DM for contact info 🫶.

Today, I was laid off from my role as Mobile Section Editor at Digital Trends — as were most of my other full-time editorial colleagues.

After almost 3 years with the company, I was told that today I no longer have a job.

X Pan mode on the OnePlus 13 is something special

(tap to open to see the full image)

You’re welcome 🙂‍↕️

My last trip of 2024 is in the books! This year, I hit:

- 6 countries
- 60 flights
- 79,819 miles
- 8 days and 5 hours of flight time

Here’s to 2025 ✈️

YouTube TV prices are going up again in 2025 YouTube TV, the popular live-streaming TV service, is once again increasing its monthly prices.

This really sucks. I love YouTube TV but the constant price increases are killing it.

I’m almost certainly going to cancel because of this. Hulu w/ live TV is a better deal. Cable has to be cheaper at this rate, too.

www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater...

Good morning from an early Michigan winter flight, where’s it so cold that the lavatories aren’t flushing

Happy Wednesday, I’ve ruined my coworkers’ day by exposing them to NewSong’s Christmas Shoes monstrosity

I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it.

I turned my iPhone into and iPod. It RULES

www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/im-ob...

Dan Campbell forever

I love the Detroit Lions 🥰🥰🥰

He's back !!!

Just a light dusting!

Nothing says Michigan winter quite like a snowstorm with thunder and lightning

Diving back into the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Wasn't very impressed with it when I reviewed it this summer. Curious to see if I'll feel any differently this time around

Much better fuel efficiency, more modern interior, and more storage in the trunk. They're also both about the same price. Kona looks good too! The Escape is probably just a better fit for what we need

Yep! Looked at a 2020 Hyundai Kona and a 2020 Ford Escape hybrid. Both seem solid, though leaning toward the Ford rn

it's 3:02 pm, have you listened to Weezer (White Album) [Deluxe Edition] yet

Some key takeaways from my Apple Music Replay:

1. The Tunic soundtrack is 10/10 working/focus music. Check it out! Also Tunic rules!

2. I got VERY into Talking Heads after watching Stop Making Sense (twice)

3 Illinois is a perfect album